¨Established in the year 1994.
¨Started as Vocational Biotechnology Course.
¨Degree Biotechnology Course started in 2002.
¨Post graduation (M. Sc.) was started in 2005.
¨Research (Ph.D.) was started in 2009
Ø Lecture delivered by our Alumni Mr. Kedar Joshi on Future avenues and global opportunities in Biotechnology held on 19th July 2025.
Ø Department organized an event on Flagship of Indian Biotechnology- A tissue culture Art display held on 14th August 2025. The students of SY and TY Biotechnology had prepared an art display exhibition based on the theme- Tissue culture under the initiative of Har ghar tiranga.
Ø Lecture delivered by our Alumni Ms. Khushi Jain on Beyond the degree - Tour career in lifescience held on 13th September 2025.
Ø Field visit to Keshav Shrushti, Uttan Bhyander on 23rd Sept 2024
Ø Orientation of School students of Lokmanya Tilak English High School V.P. Road Mulund West to applications of Biotechnology in everyday life on 25th Sept 2024
Ø CONTINUING CONNECTIONS: ALUMNI FACULTY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM on Saturday, 04th January 2025.
Ø Biotechnology Fest: Cellestial 2025 held on 20th and 21st Jan 2025
Ø 10 Students from tybt selected for hands on training workshop on high end instrumentation held on 18th february 2025 organized by labindia analytical instruments pvt. ltd., rabale, navi mumbai
Ø Industrial Visit to Jaipur (Ranthambore) for S.Y. and M.Sc. students from 4 to 8 February 2024.
Ø 18 M.Sc. Part II students were placed for 3 months internship programs at various research institutes like BARC, NIRRH-ICMR, Bio-RIIDL- Somaiya Campus, ICT, Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Ø 16 M.Sc. Part I students underwent OJT program at various institutes like IWSA- Vashi, CETP- Thane, Jeevan biotech- Turbhe, Godavari Biorefinaries to name a few under the NEP.
· Students of SY and TY Biotechnology attended a One-day workshop on “Sensemaking in genetics” in the context of clinical diagnosis arranged by our Alumni and PhD Scholar in IIT -Bombay held on 25th April 2023.
Beneficiaries: 18
· Organized a 5 – Days Intensive Training Workshop for TY Biotech students on Plant Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology, Perfumery, Entrepreneurial skills and Grooming session from 8th April – 13th April 2023.
Beneficiaries: 17
· Visit arranged to different Instrumentation laboratories in Scientific Research Centre and learning different Instrumentation techniques for MSc Part I students was held on 15th March 2023
Beneficiaries: 18
· Students from SY and TY Biotechnology participated and organized an event Neutrino under Science Association to celebrate Science Day on 24th and 28th February 2023.
· 4 Students from TY Biotechnology participated in “Annkosh” fest in Somaiya College held on 17th February 2023.
· Two students from MSc Part II secured 1st Place in Social Innovation Exhibition Competition (Poster Making) conducted by Vivekanand Business School held on 16th February 2023 during the International Conference – BASIC 23
· All the Staff members were the Organizing Committee members at the Two - day International Conference on Recent Advances in Science, Technology, Humanities and management” (ICRASTHM-2023), organized by KET’s V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Mumbai on 10th and11th February 2023.
· One Student from MSc part II won the 1st Prize in Poster- Mania, e-poster competition organized by TechnoSource held on 10th February 2023.
· Students of MSc Part II had one day educational visit organized by department of Molecular endocrinology, ICMR- National institute for research in Reproductive and Child Health, Parel, Mumbai as a part of their SERB-SSR activity held on 3rd February 2023.
Beneficiaries: 18 students
· 7 Students from TY Biotechnology participated in “Operon 20” Science Fest at SIES College held on 2nd February 2023.
· Four students from TY Biotechnology participated in “Primers” fest organized by Elphinstone College held on 24th January 2023
· Two students from FY Biotechnology bagged the first place in Debate which consisted of 4 rounds in Genvision fest organized by IIT- Bombay held on 7th and 8th January 2023
· Two students from TY Biotechnology participated in Genvision fest organized by IIT- Bombay held on 7th and 8th January 2023
· Cleaning and Maintenance of Compost pits undertaken by Student volunteers of Department of Biotechnology and Green Initiative, Nature and hikers Club Committee on 5th January 2023
Beneficiaries:14 student volunteers from SY Biotechnology.
· Dr. Amit S. Breed from the Department was invited as Judge for 17th Inter-Collegiate / Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2022-23 for Zone 3 (Mumbai III) on 22nd December 2022 at St. Andrews College of Arts, Science and Commerce for C4 (Agriculture and Animal husbandary) Category UG, PG, and PPG levels.
· The Third year and MSc Biotech students were guided to carry out Research projects which were sent to 17th Intercollegiate Avishkar Research Convention 2022: four research projects were send in the UG category – Pure Sciences and one in PG category held on 21st December 2022.
Total Beneficiaries: 10
· Garbage cleaning activity post Dimensions undertaken by Student volunteers of Department of Biotechnology and Green Initiative, Nature and hikers Club Committee and NGO Mee Mulundkar with BMC on 21st December 2022
Beneficiaries: 15 student volunteers from FY and SY Biotechnology
· Department of Biotechnology and Green Initiatives, Nature and Hikers Club organized an Inaugural talk on Importance and Challenges in Environment by Dr. Vikas Hajirnis- President Envirovigil on 2nd December 2022.
Beneficiaries- 57 students
List of Research Projects of TYBT participated and selected at conferences, research conventions and competitions
l Certificate of Participation at 19th Aavishkar:
1) Ms. Chawathe Yashashree Yogesh
2) Ms. Tari Sara Deoraj
Project Title: Beyond Water: A Nano-Tech Approach
Project Guide: Ms.Khushi Jain
3) Ms. Nikte Purva Uday
4) Ms. Siddiqui Aaisha Firoz
Project Title: TUBE-COAT-TECH:LAYERED FOR LONGEVITY
Project Guide: Dr. Amit Breed
5) Ms. Anachekar Kanika Anandrao
6) Ms. Budhawant Falguni Sanjay
7) Ms. Kulkarni Darshana Vikas
Project Title: BIOBLITZ : SUSTAINABLE SPARKLE UNLEASHED
Project Guide: Dr.Amit Breed
8) Mr.Chavan Shriyog Suresh
9) Ms. Patil Abhidnya Ajay
10) Mr. Teli Yash Gurunath
Project Title: Innovative Heal-Seal Technology in Medicine and Pharmacy
Project Guide: Dr. Deepali Karkhanis
11) Ms. Gije Kadambari Sandeep
12) Ms. Jage Smruti Sachin
Project Title: Cost effective Bioactive Formulation from organic waste
Project Guide: Dr.Amit Breed
13) Ms. Yadav Ayushy Sanjay
Project Title: Alchemy of waste: Transforming peels,Stalks, and Viscera into life
Project Guide: Dr. Deepali Karkhanis
14) Mr. Jadhav Aryan Sunil
15) Ms. Indulkar Esheita Samarjeet
Project Title: Bioluminescent Biosensor
Project Guide: Dr. Deepali Karkhanis
16) Ms. Thakur Bhuvneshwari Hitendra
17) Ms. Puthran Deeksha Dinesh
Project Title: Shield beyond aroma : Renewing the Remnants
Project Guide: Dr. Amit Breed
18) Ms.Qazi Maryam Hamid Husain
Project Title: Cost Effective Sustainability in Creating Eco-friendly Environment
Project Guide: Dr. Amit Breed
19) Mr. Mayank Milind Bartakke
Project Title: Science of Synergy: Reinventing reveratrol with retinol
Project Guide: Dr. Amit Breed
20) Ms. Nair Aadhira Swaminathan
21) Ms.Khatavkar Shruti Rahul
22) Ms.Gore Aarya Sanjay
Project Title: Choco Crunch-The monthly Hero
Project Guide: Dr. Amit Breed
l Certificate of Participation in i3 Competition:
1) Ms. Aaisha Siddiqui
2) Ms. Purva Nikte
3) Ms. Yashashree Chawathe
4) Ms. Sara tari
l Certificate of Merit at ICSSR sponsored National Multidisciplinary Conference FASHION-I-S-T-A-S:
1) Ms. Aaisha Siddiqui
2) Ms. Purva Nikte
Won 1st Prize at ICSSR sponsored National Multidisciplinary Conference FASHION-I-S-T-A-S
3) Ms Yashashree Chawathe
4) Ms. Sara Deoraj Tari
Won 2nd Prize at ICSSR sponsored National Multidisciplinary Conference FASHION-I-S-T-A-S
Certificate of Participation at ICSSR sponsored National Multidisciplinary Conference FASHION-I-S-T-A-S:
1) Bhuvneshwari Hitendra Thakur
2) Ms. Deeksha Dinesh Puthran
Project Guide : Dr. Amit Breed
3) Ms. Aditi Anand Chandanshive
4) Ms. Athira P. Menon
5) Ms. Bhavna Kailas Chaudhari
Project Guide : Ms.Neha Sathe
6) Maryam Hamid Husain Qazi
7) Ms.Maithili Deepak Keer
Project Guide: Dr. Amit Breed
SYBT student Ms. Deeksha Puthran was awarded 1st position and Gold medal in debate competition at fest Gen-vision by IIT - Bombay held on 13 and 14 January 2024.
SYBT students Ms. Deeksha Puthran and Ms. Nirzari Kunte won 3rd position and Bronze medal in Quiz competition at fest Gen-vision by IIT - Bombay held on 13 and 14 January 2024.
FYBT Student Mr.Sarthak Chindarkar won 2nd prize and Trophy at University level Poetry/ Shayari competition at DEVDOOT, NSS event organized by R J College held on 1 February 2024..
FYBT Student Mr.Sarthak Chindarkar won 2nd prize and Trophy at University level Street play competition at DEVDOOT, NSS event organized by R J Collegeheld on 1 February 2024.
MSc Part I students Ms.Amin Tanvi and Ms.Fulsundar Sayali participated in Innovation Excellence awards organized by KET’s V.G. Vaze College (Autonomous), Scientific Research Centre in collaboration with Jagcart Marcom held on 26 January 2024.
Student Participation in 15th Inter-collegiate/Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21
´Project entitled, ‘Waste to Wealth- A revolution in Hair care’, in Pure Sciences category PG level, Secured Second Rank at the Final Round (University Level) in the 15th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Avishkar Research Convention 2020-21 organised on Virtual Platform by University of Mumbai on 30th June 2021.
´M.Sc. Biotechnology students submitted research proposal titled ‘Eco-friendly packaging’ in Pure Science category of Avishkar Research Convention, PG level, Selection round, 12th April 2021
´T.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal titled ‘Use of natural dyes extracted from temple floral waste for developing UV protective fabrics’ to 15th Inter-collegiate/Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 organized by Department of Student’s Development, University of Mumbai in April 2021
´T.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal “Mosquito repellent based on Linoleic acid extracts of Capsicum annum. Seeds” in Pure Sciences category and UG level for the Selection Round of 15th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 Zonal Round.
´T.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted a research proposal “Inhibition of Fungal pathogens of Plants and enhancing their nutritional value using cow urine” in Pure Sciences category and UG level for the Selection Round of 15th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 Zonal Round.
´S.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal‘Psycologic distress and sleep quality: direct and indirect impact of online classes and COVID19 pandemic’ in Engineering and Technology category of UG level of Avishkar Research Convention, Selection round, 12th April 2021.
´S.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal titled ‘Biological synthesis of Silver nanoparticles from pomegranate flowers (Punica granatum) and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties’ to 15th Inter-collegiate/Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 organized by Department of Student’s Development, University of Mumbai in April 2021
´“Rose Scented Geranium- Essential Oil and Application”- Mithbaokar Nikhil and Breed A S . ISCC News Update, Vol. & Issue 14 Feb 2021.
´“Generation of Electricity from Biological Source”- Kulkarni Amey and A. S. Breed. International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management ISSN No. 2581-5792. Vol. 3.,Issue-10,October 2020.
´“Evaluation of in vitro Anti-Diabetic Potential of Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Flower Waste Using Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory Assay and Glucose Uptake Assay”- ) HN Nagaonkar, PP Dhawal, SS Barve, SA Kakodkar. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2020, 10 (3): 53-61.
´“An Evaluation of phytochelatin mediated heavy metal (HM) uptake efficiency of Wheatgrass plant from heavy metal contaminated soil”.-Snehal Ambre, Vaishnavi Bhike, Vighnesh Ghag, Tanuja Tirodkar. International journal of Life Sciences Vol. 9 No. 1 March 2021
´“Formation of bio-based polymer (PLA) from potato peel waste and blending with Chitosan extracted from fish scales”.-Athang Sawant, Radhika Gune, Neha Joglekar. International Journal of Research in Engineering Science and Management, Issue 2, Vol.4, February 2021.
Winners of paper and poster presentation in the International Trans-disciplinary Web Conference titled “The Pandemic Turn: Challenges, Directions and Innovations in the New Order” organized by KET’s V. G. Vaze College (Autonomous) on 25th and 26th February 2021.
´Ananjana K Vinojkumar, Anagha G Namboothiri Covid-19 Pandemic and face masks: Types and Efficacy-A Review - 1st Prize
´ Purva Suhas Shirke, Srushti Amey Karkhanis COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts on Food Systems 2nd Prize
´Shrutika Kishor Kahale, Urmila Ganeshlal Prajapati Impact of Pandemic on Indian Agriculture 1st Prize
1. Phatak Sanika, Chitale Sharvari, Karadkar Nishad and Karkhanis Deepali (2023) “Phytochemical characterization, antioxidant and anti microbial testing of ethanolic and iso propanolic extracts of Annona squamosa seeds” In International Journal of Phytology Research ISSN No. 2483-0635. Vol. 3 No. 4.
2. Amin Tanvi, Fulsundar Sayali, Shere Saloni, Breed Amit (2023) “Formulation of herbal shot” In
International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM) ISSN No.
2455-6211. Vol. 11, Issue-4.
3. Ghag, S. S., Gokhale, J. S., & Lele, S. S. (2023). Shelf-life extension of cashew apples (Anacardium occidentale) by chemical pretreatment using dip and dry method" has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Food Measurements and Characterization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-024-02356-6
´No. of Research Publications : 6
§Formation of bio-based polymer (PLA) from potato peel waste and blending with Chitosan extracted from fish scales International Journal of Research in Engineering Science and Management, Issue 2, Vol.4, February 2021. (Co-author-Dr. Neha Joglekar)
§Evaluation of in vitro Anti-Diabetic Potential of Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Flower Waste Using Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory Assay and Glucose Uptake Assay. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2020, 10 (3): 53-61. (Co-author-Dr. Shruti Kakodkar)
§Preprint Review Paper titled ‘A Comprehensive Review of the Cross- Disciplinary Impact of COVID-19 in India’ (doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0131.v1) published online on 11th June, 2020, Preprints (www.preprints.org) (International Preprint publication, ISSN Number 2310-287X). (Co-author-Dr. Shruti Kakodkar)
§An Evaluation of phytochelatin mediated heavy metal (HM) uptake efficiency of Wheatgrass plant from heavy metal contaminated soil. International journal of Life Sciences (Vol 9) March 2021. (Co-author-Dr. Tanuja Tirodkar)
§Generation of Electricity from Biological Source”. In International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management ISSN No. 2581-5792. Vol. 3.,Issue-10,October 2020. (Co-author-Dr. Amit Breed)
§“Rose Scented Geranium- Essential Oil and Application”- ISCC News Update, Vol. & Issue 14 Feb 2021. (Co-author-Dr. Amit Breed)
´No. of co-authorship in books published: 3
§The book chapter titled "Micropropagation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants" was accepted for publication in book titled "Advances and Perspectives in Plant Tissue Culture (Volume - 1)" edited by Integrated Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-90471-72-0 May 2021
§Published Book-chapter titled ‘Environmental bio reduction of Tellurium Oxyanions and its Role in Green Synthesis of Te-nanoparticles with Biological Applications.’ in Phenomenon in Environmental and Nano Science, Jaya Publishing House, Page 237, 2020.
§“An approach to Industrial Phytochemical production" was accepted for publication in book titled "Advances and Perspectives in Plant Tissue Culture (Volume - 1)" edited by Integrated Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-90471-72-0 May 2021